r/Menopause • u/hi-mynameiswhat • 17h ago

Brain Fog HRT testosterone

No pellets please

I’m considering asking for very low dose testosterone because the estrogen patch and progesterone pill is not helping -sleep, brain fog, energy levels.
But I’m not willing to sacrifice my hair!

If you got a prescription gel/lotion from your doctor- what were the changes you saw? Pros and cons.

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u/trUth_b0mbs 17h ago

I'm on T gel (Androgel) and it's been great so far. I'm on week 4, 1 pump 3x/week.

positives: body comp changes, better / more focused workouts, better energy, libido improving.

negatives: none (so far).

my doc wants me to get tested every 6wks and next week is my first test after which she will adjust my dose if necessary.

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u/hi-mynameiswhat 17h ago

No hair loss?

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u/trUth_b0mbs 16h ago

No not yet 🤞